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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

2820 - Dabbling Duck

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Dabbling Duck! This 6 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Outer Banks rental is perfect for your next family vacation to Duck. Nestled in the scenic...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Shark Shack 942

Welcome to the Shark Shack in Avon! This pleasant and comfortable home has a furnished sundeck where you can enjoy the morning ocean breezes with a cup of coffee. Kick back in the living room for a movie night with family. With wood floors and a...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

1320 - Blue Pearl

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Blue Pearl is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental located in the heart of Corolla. This soundside retreat has everything you...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

7847 - Summerset

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Summerset is your new Outer Banks home away from home! This Outer Banks vacation rental features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and is just steps away...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Baum

Property Under Construction -- Amenities Subject to Change New for 2027, welcome to The Baum House — an extraordinary 12-bedroom oceanfront retreat in the exclusive Pine Island Limited community. Designed with coastal elegance and luxury...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Beach Lake W-04

Welcome to Beach Lake, a very spacious family-friendly retreat with over 4,000 sq. ft. of living space that will soon become your favorite vacation spot on the Outer Banks! Perched on the edge of your personal pond, you have access to the paddleboat...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Bay Breeze

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomPretty Soundfront home located on a peaceful cul-de-sac very close to the Soundside and Oceanfront amenities of Corolla Light. Nature trails outside the home lead you to the Whalehead...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms

A pleasant, casual cafe with two locations offering seafood, sandwiches, salads, and coffee and frozen drinks.

Boardwok South is a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Waves, North Carolina, where the laid-back vibe of the Outer Banks meets vibrant culinary creativity. This charming eatery invites visitors to relax and savor an array of delicious...

Dairy Queen, endearlingly called “DQ” by fans, is a soft serve ice cream and restaurant chain serving tasty eats, treats and beverages. 

Watermen’s Bar & Grill boasts a “unique indoor/outdoor design” with spectacular waterfront views and a friendly staff - and “the best coffee, beers and mixed drinks on the Outer Banks.” This includes an exclusive...

Visitors staying in the tri-village communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo will be just a stone’s throw away from the unique groceries and great eats they need for a delicious Outer Banks vacation, thanks to Waves Market & Deli. This...